WFU - Farm and Rural Lobby Day
Over eighty family farmers and rural advocates gathered in Madison on January 14 for Wisconsin Farmers Union's annual Farm & Rural Lobby Day. Participants advocated for policy priorities set by the grassroots membership at the family farm organization’s state convention in Wisconsin Dells in December 2025. They spoke with legislators on issues related to dairy, agricultural concentration and rural development, immigration, healthcare, and conservation.Members shared their support for a Beginning Farmer
Big Brothers Big Sisters, CVTC partner on $239K grant
By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin is launching a new partnership with Chippewa Valley Technical College, supported by a $239,000 grant, aimed at enhancing youth mental health while introducing young people to postsecondary education opportunities. Funding was awarded through the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s Wisconsin Partnership Program and will support a three-year initiative called Learning and
On the vanguard: An artificial intelligence filmmaking course emerges at UW-Stout
AI-Assisted Film and Video Production class to open summer 2026 Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 12, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assisted Film and Video Production course will launch at University of Wisconsin-Stout in summer 2026. The course, possibly a first-of-its-kind in the Universities of Wisconsin, was developed by a video production faculty trio – Keif Oss, Jonny Wheeler and Co O’Neill. Students in the course will produce a short narrative film, using
Career EXCELerate
During Gov. Evers visit, Goodwill North Central Wisconsin announces workforce training program “Career EXCELerate” will expandMENASHA — During a visit with Wisconsin state Governor Tony Evers, Wisconsin Representative Lee Snodgrass, and City of Menasha Mayor Austin Hammond, Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) announced the continuation and expansion of their newest innovative workforce development program, Career EXCELerate Wisconsin. The program provides training to those with barriers to employment,
Doctoral student’s AI-enhanced artwork featured on chancellor’s seasonal greeting card
Like her artwork, educator’s dissertation explores using AI to supplement student creativity Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 8, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – For more than 125 years, University of Wisconsin-Stout’s stately Bowman Hall and its distinctive clock tower have served as landmarks for the campus and the community. This holiday season, they provided artistic inspiration for a doctoral student who designed an annual greeting card sent by UW-Stout Chancellor Katherine Frank to hundreds of
Over 1,500 High School Students Gain Real-World Financial Skills Through RCU Foundation’s Test Drive
Royal Credit Union Foundation partners with local schools to deliver hands-on financial education, preparing the next generation for smart money management and lifelong success. EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — This fall, more than 1,500 high school students across Wisconsin and Minnesota took part in Test Drive...Next Stop Reality® (Test Drive) presented by Royal Credit Union Foundation (RCU Foundation). Test Drive is an immersive financial education simulation designed to prepare high school students for what
Polaris, School of Education directors encourage UW-Stout grads to be proud as they ‘improve our wor
Students share messages of community, kindness, belonging with graduates at Dec. 20 ceremony Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 22, 2025 Menomonie, Wis. – Two alumni guest speakers and three students addressed 527 of their peers as they celebrated graduation from University of Wisconsin-Stout – Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University – on Dec. 20. During two ceremonies in Johnson Fieldhouse, the alumni speakers encouraged graduates to embrace the unknown and be proud of their Stout journeys as
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Royal Credit Union Expands Leadership Team with Business Banking Regional Manager Additions
EAU CLAIRE, Wis.– Royal Credit Union (Royal) is proud to announce the appointment of two new Business Banking Regional Managers. In these leadership roles, they will guide regional teams of Business Banking Officers while continuing to manage their own portfolios of business relationships. These new positions will support Royal’s growth by providing mentorship to team members, enhancing Member experiences, and promoting collaboration across departments to deliver comprehensive financial
Invitation to Know Your Candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Please share this invitation with your members and constituents. In April, Wisconsin will elect a new Supreme Court Justice. The League of Women Voters of Greater Chippewa Valley invites all voters to join us to meet the candidates in person.Interview with candidate Chris TaylorSaturday, December 6, 2026 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Interview with candidate Maria LazarWednesday, February 4, 20265:00 to 6:30 p.m. Both events will be in the Harvey Hall Theater on the UW Stout
